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1961 Cessna 172C SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • GA, USA

This 1961 Cessna 172C Skyhawk, registered as N1338Y, presents a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 5,775 hours and a Continental O-300D engine showing 1,800 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has no damage history and its operational readiness is underscored by a recent annual inspection completed in February 2026, with the seller noting it is actively flown and located at Smyrna (KMQY), TN.

The aircraft is distinguished by a comprehensive modern avionics suite, making it a capable IFR platform. The panel is centered on an Aspen EFD1000 PRO MAX PFD with synthetic vision, supported by a Garmin GI275 MFD and a Garmin...

Year
1961
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172C Skyhawk
Tail #
N1338Y
Serial #
17249038

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,775 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,800 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Consecutive Logs
Inspection Status
February 2026 Annual Inspection Complete and Consecutive Logs

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 355 - GNC GPS/Comm

PFD

Aspen EFD 1000 PRO MAX - EFD PRO MAX PFD with Synthetic Vision

MFD

Garmin GI-275 - MFD

AP

Bendix AeroCruze 100 - Autopilot

ADSB

Stratus ESG - ESG (ADS-B Out) Appareo Transponder

Comms

PS Engineering PAR200B - PS Com Radio

EMS

Electronics International RPM Indicator - RPM Outside Air (OAT) EGT CHT OAT

Additional Equipment

Exterior Lighting

All-LED Exterior Lighting

Clock

MidContinent MD93 - Clock/Timer/USB Charging Ports Vertical Card Compass

Compass

Vertical Card Compass

Yokes

Avion Research Cessna Yokes

Panel

Custom Metal Panel

Cup Holder

Clock/Timer

MidContinent MD93 - Clock/Timer/USB Charging Ports

Clock/Timer/USB Charging Ports

MidContinent MD93 - Clock/Timer/USB Charging Ports

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Paint Rating
6 out of 10/10
Interior Notes
6 out of 10
Exterior Notes
6 out of 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300D
Engine Power
145 HP
Propeller Model
2-Blade Prop Polished Spinner

Asking Price

$69,900

Aircraft Location

GA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 19, 2026: $69,900 - trade-a-plane

Mar 19, 2026: $69,900(-$10,000) - controller

Sep 16, 2025: $79,900(-$3,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Aug 27, 2025

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Asking Price

$69,900